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dumbfounding

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verb

variants also dumfounding
present participle of dumbfound

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dumbfounding
Adjective
  • This was a startling rebuke to those who have argued for years that Syria should avert another dictatorship by conferring greater power on local authorities.
    Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 18 July 2025
  • The startling discovery was made Wednesday, July 16, at House of Refuge beach, about a 105-mile drive north from Miami.
    Mark Price, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
Adjective
  • But, Devers' comments after the game were perhaps even more surprising.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
  • Focus on the surprising insight or counterintuitive result that makes people stop and think.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Verb
  • Jung-bae wound up in a room of three, with Player 001 and some rando — but Player 001 choked the stranger to death in time to reduce their head count, shocking Jung-bae more than a bit.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Fox News Digital obtained shocking audio between Cyrus and his estranged wife where the country crooner is heard berating his Australian ex and using profane language.
    Ashley Hume, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Her astonishing haul has left some speculating that Ocasio-Cortez may be eyeing higher office, whether a seat in the Senate or a White House run in 2028.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2025
  • Millennial spending rose 10%, while Gen Z cardholders grew their spend at a somewhat astonishing 40% (albeit from a smaller base).
    Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 18 July 2025
Adjective
  • But to say Destiny’s Child gave me the green light is amazing.
    Kyle Denis, Billboard, 14 July 2025
  • The shoes have amazing cushioning that provides serious support, which was ideal for long walks in Athens.
    Alexis Benveniste, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • Six planets will soon be aligning for a stunning celestial display.
    Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 29 July 2025
  • Merchants on Long in Cape Town is a standout for me—a stunning concept store showcasing African fashion and design from across the continent in a beautiful historic space.
    Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 29 July 2025
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“Dumbfounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumbfounding. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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